Hi Eleanor, Yes, if she blocks her number and makes it private, there is no way the phone can know it is her. All the best Steve _____ From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eleanor Burke Sent: Saturday 3 January 2009 15:01 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Caller ID on Text Message I have asked similar question but not the same question as I am going to ask right now. Having sorted my Contacts folder now when I get a text message from someone it gives their name. However, one friend for business reasons has her ID turned off so when I get a call from her it says Private Number. When I get a text message from her, though she is in my Contacts by name it does not give her name but instead it gives her telephone number. Is this to be expected? I know it is her telephone number and immediately I know the message is from her but why does not it not give her name as it is in my Contacts folder? Eleanor